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2023-12-19

Top 6 Oils for Your Aromatherapy Starter Kit

Written By: Robin Lander

These popular, certified organic, must-have oils are treasured for their multitude of benefits and pleasing aromas.

L a v e n d e r , F r a n c e – O r g a n i c

Sweet, floral, and herbaceous, the calming aroma of Lavender delights all ages and is a favorite addition to skincare preparations of all types, diffusers, nighttime and massage blends, outdoor sprays, and relaxing baths.

Calming, Uplifting, Cleansing

Skincare, Bath, Diffuser, Massage, Compress, Nighttime, Outdoor Spray, Cleanser, Perfume

F r a n k i n c e n s e , S o m a l i a – O r g a n i c

With traditional use going back thousands of years, the sweet, resinous, woody aroma of Frankincense offers an ambiance of centeredness and tranquility in your diffuser, massage, and meditation blends.

Centering, Elevating, Clarifying

Diffuser, Massage, Skincare, Facial Serum, Body Oil, Nighttime, Meditation, Perfume

P e p p e r m i n t , I n d i a – O r g a n i c

With a fresh, cool, candy-sweet and strongly minty aroma, Peppermint’s familiar scent is a treat in muscle and joint massage blends, belly and chest rubs, foot baths, and lively diffuser blends.

Refreshing, Invigorating, Powerful

Diffuser, Massage, Rubs, Outdoor Spray, Nasal Inhaler, Foot Baths, Steams, Perfume

O r a n g e , S w e e t – O r g a n i c

The tangy, juicy aroma of Sweet Orange brings a smile to all ages and is uplifting and harmonizing in aromatic blends, sprays, and perfumes of all types.

Uplifting, Inspiring, Reassuring

Diffuser, Massage, Body Oil, Belly Rub, Skincare, Cleanser, Nighttime, Sauna, Perfume

E u c a l y p t u s , B l u e G u m – O r g a n i c

Powerfully refreshing, the green camphoraceous aroma of Eucalyptus is clarifying and cleansing in everything from soap and scalp care to diffuser and massage blends.

Refreshing, Clarifying, Enlivening

Diffuser, Massage, Skincare, Chest Rub, Outdoor Spray, Soap, Scalp Care, Sauna, Foot Bath

T e a T r e e – O r g a n i c

One of the most widely used essential oils, Tea Tree’s fresh, diffusive, warm-herbaceous aroma offers a broad range of skincare benefits, particularly for oily and congested skin.

Cleansing, Clarifying, Deodorant

Skincare, Bath, Diffuser, Massage, Compress, Outdoor Spray, Foot Care, Scalp Care, Cleanse

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Lavender, Kashmir – The Sweet, Honeyed Lavender of the Himalayas

The Kashmir Valley in India is certainly a special place. Surrounded by the snow-capped Pir Panjal and Greater Himalayan mountain ranges, this protected, picturesque valley sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet, with fertile conditions and a moderate climate well suited for growing Lavender.

Lowdown on Lavender – Which One Should I Buy?

There’s nothing quite like standing in a Lavender field at the height of bloom. The summer sun sits high in the sky, bees drift lazily between blossoms, endless rows of violet stretch across gently sloping hills, and the air is saturated with the unmistakable scent of sweet floral herbaceousness.

Beautiful Bergamot – A Formulator’s Bridge Between Citrus and Floral

There’s a reason why formulators rave about Bergamot essential oil. With its bright citrus top note and delicate floral character, it’s a natural union of both worlds in a single bottle.

Top 6 Oils for Your Aromatherapy Starter Kit

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